2027 Intern - Communications/Grain Inspection & Warehousing

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Agriculture is seeking a videography/graphic design intern to support the Communications Team and Grain Inspection division. You will help develop safety training videos, shoot and edit content for the website and social channels, and create print and web graphics for the Department.

Based in Jefferson City, MO, this on-site, part-time internship runs mid-May to mid-August 2027. A strong portfolio in videography and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a current college student with a minimum 3.0 GPA pursuing a degree in Agricultural Communications, Digital Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or a closely related field.
• Proficient videography and editing skills preferred.
• Proficient at Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Understanding of basic photography and graphic design principles.

Responsibilities

• Grain – visit grain elevator locations and MDA grain offices throughout the state; learn basic safety requirements for grain division staff.
• Videography - shoot and edit for website, social media use and various Department video requests, including grain safety training.
• Graphic design - create print and website graphics for the Department, including websites, brochures, handouts, signage, etc.
• Photography – shoot various photo stories and provide event coverage.
• Special Events - help plan and assist with special events, including the Missouri State Fair.
• Social media - assist our team in growing our social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Flickr.
• Writing - support the writing needs of the Department, including news releases, editorial pieces and website content.
• Assist with monthly employee newsletter and current weekly e-blast.

Skills

Videography and editing

Adobe Creative Suite

Photography basics

Education

College student with 3.0 GPA

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Why You’ll Love This Position The Missouri Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the promotion and protection of the state’s agriculture industry. With nearly 100,000 farms on more than 28 million acres of farmland, the state’s Department of Agriculture works to connect farmers with consumers. More than 90% of Missouri’s farms are family owned, and our family farms are committed to producing a safe and secure food supply for customers locally and globally. Additionally, more than one in every 10 Missouri jobs are in agriculture and forestry.

Why You’ll Love This Position The Missouri Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the promotion and protection of the state’s agriculture industry. With nearly 100,000 farms on more than 28 million acres of farmland, the state’s Department of Agriculture works to connect farmers with consumers. More than 90% of Missouri’s farms are family owned, and our family farms are committed to producing a safe and secure food supply for customers locally and globally. Additionally, more than one in every 10 Missouri jobs are in agriculture and forestry.

We are currently looking for a videography/graphic design intern with the Communications Team in the Office of the Director. This internship will work jointly with the MDA Communications team and the Grain Inspection and Warehousing Division. Each day, we work to support and promote Missouri agriculture, including the state’s $6 billion grain industry. A primary focus of the internship is the development of specialized safety training videos for grain division employees.

Dates: Mid-May 2027 through Mid-August 2027 - 40 hours/week

Salary: $18.00/Hr.

Job Location: Jefferson City, MO

• Grain – visit grain elevator locations and MDA grain offices throughout the state; learn basic safety requirements for grain division staff.


• Videography - shoot and edit for website, social media use and various Department video requests, including grain safety training.


• Graphic design - create print and website graphics for the Department, including websites, brochures, handouts, signage, etc.


• Photography – shoot various photo stories and provide event coverage.


• Special Events - help plan and assist with special events, including the Missouri State Fair.


• Social media - assist our team in growing our social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Flickr.


• Writing - support the writing needs of the Department, including news releases, editorial pieces and website content.


• Assist with monthly employee newsletter and current weekly e-blast.


• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a current college student with a minimum 3.0 GPA pursuing a degree in Agricultural Communications, Digital Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or a closely related field


• Ability to work on site at the MDA office in Jefferson City and travel to field offices as needed


• Valid Driver's License


• Proficient videography and editing skills preferred


• Proficient at Adobe Creative Suite (PremierPro, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)


• Understanding of basic photography and graphic design principles

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

This is a part time, temporary, non-benefited position working less than 1040 hours in a 12 month period.

Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department Agriculture is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.